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will be released later this morning and includes some new details from the agency's now infamous 2010 anaheim conference. that conference featured employees in film parodies of "star trek." we haven't seen that one much o of:they costed 50dz,000 dlsh each. a total of $135,000 on that tab. thousands of dollars for speakers including $11,000 for a happiness expert and $17,000 for an artist who created paintings of michael jordan, abraham lincoln and bono. >>> on capitol hill, the new acting commissioner of the irs testified before lawmakers yesterday stressing the need to fix the many problems. hall rogers said congress may impose conditions on irs funding. >> the agency, the irs, has such power to ruin the lives of every american. we will not tolerate another political enemy's list. we've been there before. having an enemy's list hashg ens back to a dark page in our history. this is deeply, deeply disconcerting. >> the trial of the soldier responsible for the biggest leak of classified information in american history is now underway. during opening statements each side painted drastically diff
will be released later this morning and includes some new details from the agency's now infamous 2010 anaheim conference. that conference featured employees in film parodies of "star trek." we haven't seen that one much o of:they costed 50dz,000 dlsh each. a total of $135,000 on that tab. thousands of dollars for speakers including $11,000 for a happiness expert and $17,000 for an artist who created paintings of michael jordan, abraham lincoln and bono. >>> on capitol hill,...
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former ar -- oriole pitcher had a strong start in the win in anaheim last night. allow just one run in completing a sweep of the angles. ierchlles. -- angels. they have the second biggest streak. only behind are the marlins. >>> chris tillman gets to start for the o's in houston tonight. houston is new to the american league this season. o's are playing there for this time in 10 years. first pitch, 8:10. see the game on masn 2. >>> sacking the quarterback is the ultimate sign of domination by defense. certainly appreciated here in baltimore, where the ravens have long been known for defense. today, the nfl mourns the death of the man who was credited with coining the phrase, quarterback sack. deacon jones passed away, late last night of natural causes at the age of 74. jones was a fierce pass rusher from the l.a. rams from 1961 to 71. he terrorized opposing qbs. deacon jones ended his career with the washington redskins, in 1974. he was elected to the pro football hall of fame in 1980. >>> finally, the action can get rough on the court. and tempers got hot between
former ar -- oriole pitcher had a strong start in the win in anaheim last night. allow just one run in completing a sweep of the angles. ierchlles. -- angels. they have the second biggest streak. only behind are the marlins. >>> chris tillman gets to start for the o's in houston tonight. houston is new to the american league this season. o's are playing there for this time in 10 years. first pitch, 8:10. see the game on masn 2. >>> sacking the quarterback is the ultimate sign...
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at one $4 million event in anaheim, california, some irs managers stayed in rooms at high end hotels like this hilton presidential suite listed at $1,500 a night. yesterday the new head of the irs, danny werfel, came to capitol hill to explain what he plans to do to fix a number of problems facing the agency. >> it has to start with a recognition that the trust has been violated and it has to trust with a recognition that we have to get all of the facts out. >> reporter: the irs is also under fire for targeting conservative groups. members of some of those groups will testify before a congressional panel later today. >> targeting groups based on their names and political beliefs is both chilling and outrageous. >> reporter: werfel promises transparency in the future. >> these failures have undermine the public's trust in the irs' ability to administer the tax laws in a fair and impartial manner. >> reporter: werfel named top assistants to help him fix the agency. a whistle-blower inside the irs alerted the agency on the excessive spending. there is another hearing on that coming up o
at one $4 million event in anaheim, california, some irs managers stayed in rooms at high end hotels like this hilton presidential suite listed at $1,500 a night. yesterday the new head of the irs, danny werfel, came to capitol hill to explain what he plans to do to fix a number of problems facing the agency. >> it has to start with a recognition that the trust has been violated and it has to trust with a recognition that we have to get all of the facts out. >> reporter: the irs is...
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where issa says one high-ranking irs worker stayed in the hilton anaheim's two-bedroom presidential suite that normally runs $1,500 a night. the man the president has chosen to fix the irs, acting commissioner danny werfel, faces his first congressional grilling this morning, one of three irs hearings this week on a controversy that shows no signs of letting up. dan lothian, cnn, washington. >> our thanks to dan for that report. >>> so, this sounds like the title of a dr. seuss book, but there really was a llama on the loose in leon county, florida, saturday morning. he wasn't any too pleased when sheriff's deputies corralled him and tried to cram him into the back of a trailer. the llama knocked one of the officers down, then spat in his face. that's what llamas do. the llama drama leaving locals shaking their heads. >> a llama? really? [ laughter ] >> that's insane! >> i didn't believe it until i saw it, and i was just like, wow, where did that thing come from? >> i've been doing this 20 years, and they said there was going to be a lot of excitement on this job. nobody ever told m
where issa says one high-ranking irs worker stayed in the hilton anaheim's two-bedroom presidential suite that normally runs $1,500 a night. the man the president has chosen to fix the irs, acting commissioner danny werfel, faces his first congressional grilling this morning, one of three irs hearings this week on a controversy that shows no signs of letting up. dan lothian, cnn, washington. >> our thanks to dan for that report. >>> so, this sounds like the title of a dr. seuss...
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but they have the second cheapest beer in baseball, so the fans are still happy in the cheap seats in anaheim. >> what do we do about this situation? if mlb management sidled up to you and said, come on, help us out. we don't know what to do. we've got dragging attendance. what do we do to get the people back in the seats? >> overall, baseball's picture is very strong. advanced media is printing money. no shortage of cash in the game right now. baseball has a marketing problem. there aren't a lot of transcendent stars that are drawing people to the ball marc. eight, ten years ago, you had guys like barry bonds, roger clement, derek jeter was even still in his prime. there were guys that casual fans came to the park and wanted to see these guys. there aren't a lot of big-name, transcendent stars. >> and the games are too darn slow. thinking about my angels. should we have relegation? we've got to say good-bye. i was just giving the hook. i was just giving the hook. >> that's okay. >> you're no different than most of the pitchers this year for miami, giving the hook. >> well said and thanks for
but they have the second cheapest beer in baseball, so the fans are still happy in the cheap seats in anaheim. >> what do we do about this situation? if mlb management sidled up to you and said, come on, help us out. we don't know what to do. we've got dragging attendance. what do we do to get the people back in the seats? >> overall, baseball's picture is very strong. advanced media is printing money. no shortage of cash in the game right now. baseball has a marketing problem....
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the report found officials spending $4 million for an august 2010 conference in anaheim. irs workers received benefits, including stays in presidential suites. in addition, 15 outside speakers were paid $135,000 in fees, with one being paid 17,000 just to talk about leadership. >> the american soldier accused in the largest leak of classified documents in united states history goes on trial in maryland today. first private class bradley manning is accused of providing more than 700,000 secret documents to the wikileaks web site. in february, he pleaded guilty to 10 of the 22 charges against them. if convicted, he could face a possible life sentence without parole. prosecutors say they expect to call more than 100 witnesses. >> an olympic runner oscar pistorius will be back in the glare of public scrutiny for the first time in months when he appears in court for a hearing today. if this will be the start of his murder trial tomorrow enjoy on the spur. the double amputee is charged with the valentine's day shooting death of his girlfriend, reeva steenkamp. if convicted, he
the report found officials spending $4 million for an august 2010 conference in anaheim. irs workers received benefits, including stays in presidential suites. in addition, 15 outside speakers were paid $135,000 in fees, with one being paid 17,000 just to talk about leadership. >> the american soldier accused in the largest leak of classified documents in united states history goes on trial in maryland today. first private class bradley manning is accused of providing more than 700,000...
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but i'm told they are going to anaheim so they are in l.a. so no big deal. >>> time now 5:09. coming up it could get cosier on your next flight. >> plus, hillary clinton back in the spotlight. her high-profile speech and what it could mean for her future ambitions, coming up. >> this was no toll evader. how the driver of this truck ended up inside a tollbooth. ,, ,,,,,, good morning! wow. want to start the day with something heart healthy and delicious? you're a talking bee... honey nut cheerios has whole grain oats that can help lower cholesterol. and it tastes good? sure does! right... ♪ wow. delicious, right? yeah. it's the honey, it makes it taste so... ♪ well, would you look at the time... what's the rush? be happy. be healthy. hampshire. instead, he drove right on top of it! a passing out behind the wheel, he woke up to find h he >>> a driver didn't make it through a tollbooth in new hampshire instead drove on top of it. he woke up to find his truck like this. the driver says he remembers feeling a little light-headed. took these pictures himself. walked away with ju
but i'm told they are going to anaheim so they are in l.a. so no big deal. >>> time now 5:09. coming up it could get cosier on your next flight. >> plus, hillary clinton back in the spotlight. her high-profile speech and what it could mean for her future ambitions, coming up. >> this was no toll evader. how the driver of this truck ended up inside a tollbooth. ,, ,,,,,, good morning! wow. want to start the day with something heart healthy and delicious? you're a talking...
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on spending millions of dollars for her on conferences, $50 million to 220 events, one such event in anaheim, the report says there is no assurance it didn't cost more and that was opposed to hiring more enforcement employees, $50,000 on video so the irs couldn't say what that money went for, $35,000 on 15 outside speakers including 17 for a keynote speaker his presentation involved painting portraits of famous people and $64,000 in gifts. back to this event on capitol hill they are discussing the number of conservative groups, what experiences are applied for tax-exempt status with the irs. >> i am not here as a search for a vassal, i m not begging my lord for mercy. i am a born free american woman, wife, mother and citizen and i am telling my government that you have forgotten your place. it is not your responsibility to look out for my well-being and to monitor my speech. >> some groups saying they experienced 29 months, 3 years getting questions asked of who used to work for the organization, and facebook activity, twitter activity and experiences they have been going through over the la
on spending millions of dollars for her on conferences, $50 million to 220 events, one such event in anaheim, the report says there is no assurance it didn't cost more and that was opposed to hiring more enforcement employees, $50,000 on video so the irs couldn't say what that money went for, $35,000 on 15 outside speakers including 17 for a keynote speaker his presentation involved painting portraits of famous people and $64,000 in gifts. back to this event on capitol hill they are discussing...
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they are ready for anaheim. [cheers and applause] >> reporter: well, now waste at irs conferences, it is going to be highlighted at a thursday hearing of the house oversight committee. >> again, it's very clear that the culture at the irs during this period of time was one that didn't particularly care about whether they spent well, the taxpayers' money, that included what they paid for hotel rooms and many of the perks they showered on themselves. >> reporter: the acting irs director, danny wuerffel is calling it a vestige from a prior area and that taxpayers should take comfort that a conference like this would not take place today. sweeping new restrictions have been put into place and travel and training experiences have dropped more than 80% since 2010 and similar large-scale meetings did want take place in 2011, 2012 or 2013. but the chairman of the house ways & means subcommittee is saying that this is an agency where abuse and waste is the norm and not the exception. this is clear it's a broken agency wi
they are ready for anaheim. [cheers and applause] >> reporter: well, now waste at irs conferences, it is going to be highlighted at a thursday hearing of the house oversight committee. >> again, it's very clear that the culture at the irs during this period of time was one that didn't particularly care about whether they spent well, the taxpayers' money, that included what they paid for hotel rooms and many of the perks they showered on themselves. >> reporter: the acting irs...
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fink called before the house oversight committee thursday to testify about a 2010 irs conference in anaheim that cost taxpayers more than $4 million. dana bash has more from washington. >> reporter: the star witness was the star of this now infamous irs "star trek" video, spock. >> total anarchy will occur in 11:11 hours. >> what were you thinking? >> those videos were at the time they were made, were attempt to, in a well-intentioned way, use humor. it's embarrassing. and i apologize. >> reporter: faris fink is now commissioner of the irs division that held a lavish $4 million conference in anaheim, california, where parody videos estimated to cost $50,000 were played. >> i live in a block where most people don't even make $50,000 a year. but yet, we can produce a video that has no redeeming value. none. >> reporter: during the conference, fink, a 32-year irs veteran, stayed in an upgraded hotel suite like this. fink didn't know how millions of taxpayers dollars were spent at this conference. >> you're totally ignorant and -- of the expenses? >> i was not involved in the planning. >> who w
fink called before the house oversight committee thursday to testify about a 2010 irs conference in anaheim that cost taxpayers more than $4 million. dana bash has more from washington. >> reporter: the star witness was the star of this now infamous irs "star trek" video, spock. >> total anarchy will occur in 11:11 hours. >> what were you thinking? >> those videos were at the time they were made, were attempt to, in a well-intentioned way, use humor. it's...
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to see likely tomorrow, which details really kind of lavish spending, $4 million for convention in anaheim, and $1500 a night suites spent -- used by irs employees, and it looks like that money was spent without any kind of question by them. so that's the kind of thing we're going to see him questioned on. and, of course, of course the whole issue of the targeting of tea party groups that is another thing he's going to have to deal with. and probably will be questioned here. this specifically is a hearing about the irs funding. appropriations bill and already mentioned that the irs does get tens of millions of dollars from the taxpayers every year. so they're hoping that the irs uses it andpends it wisely in the future. >> i know you're there on the hill. you're watching. we're awaiting for that daniel werfel opening statement. if there are fireworks, dana bash, we're coming back to you. appreciate it. >>> 11 young people kidnapped from a nightclub in broad daylight. this happened in mexico city in an upscale part of town, just blocks actually from the u.s. embassy. this mass abduction too
to see likely tomorrow, which details really kind of lavish spending, $4 million for convention in anaheim, and $1500 a night suites spent -- used by irs employees, and it looks like that money was spent without any kind of question by them. so that's the kind of thing we're going to see him questioned on. and, of course, of course the whole issue of the targeting of tea party groups that is another thing he's going to have to deal with. and probably will be questioned here. this specifically...
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the conference cost $4.1 million and took place in anaheim, california, a stone's throw from disneyland. some managers snagd upgrades to hlavic suites of $1,500 or more. there was a lavish party that could cost two their jobs. according to the irs food was allegedly inappropriately provided free of charge in violation of government standards. the two men are frederick shipped ler. they want to know why they spent $50,000s for a video including this one featuring employees line dancing and this one featuring deputy commissioner derek fink playing spock in a spoof of "star trek." he reportedly stayed in one of those pricey suites and he'll face lawmakers today. >> at this conference they don't even keep receipts of things they spend money on. now you as a citizen of the irs, you don't keep receipts, you're in trouble. >> reporter: the gsa prompted the white house to issue an executive order in 2011 restricting conference and travel budgets. the irs budget was slashed 87%. >> do you think this kind of thing is going on any more at the irs? >> oh, no, no, no. >> reporter: maryland's elijah
the conference cost $4.1 million and took place in anaheim, california, a stone's throw from disneyland. some managers snagd upgrades to hlavic suites of $1,500 or more. there was a lavish party that could cost two their jobs. according to the irs food was allegedly inappropriately provided free of charge in violation of government standards. the two men are frederick shipped ler. they want to know why they spent $50,000s for a video including this one featuring employees line dancing and this...
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detailed in this new inspector general report which zeros in on a 2010 irs conference in anaheim, california, which cost taxpayers a whopping $4 million. nearly 2700 irs employees stayed at three hotels with no attempt to negotiate lower rates. why? the irs hired outside organizers with no incentive to bargain because they got a 5% commission from hotels. two event organizers got paid $56,500 by uncle sam from this one conference. >> they didn't negotiate. they didn't bid it. this was 2,700 folks. so they could have got an considerable reduction. instead they said we'll pay full boat but we wanted perks. >> reporter: they included 24 hour tickets to tlaengs los angeles angel's games, free drinks, upgrades like this lavish suite. an irs division head stayed here. the irs made swags for its employees to take home. like this tote bag made just for the conference. this back was made the in china, by the way, so was this leather folio. they got notebooks like this even bottle openers, all of these gifts and trimpgets add up to $64,000 taxpayer dollars. what may be as outrageous as wasting this mo
detailed in this new inspector general report which zeros in on a 2010 irs conference in anaheim, california, which cost taxpayers a whopping $4 million. nearly 2700 irs employees stayed at three hotels with no attempt to negotiate lower rates. why? the irs hired outside organizers with no incentive to bargain because they got a 5% commission from hotels. two event organizers got paid $56,500 by uncle sam from this one conference. >> they didn't negotiate. they didn't bid it. this was...
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administrative leave for allegedly taking $1,100 in free food and other items during a 2010 conference in anaheim. that conference cost taxpayers more than $4 million. >> more of your hard-earned tax dollars at work here. this is another good one. employees at an epa warehouse in orlando, maryland, turning their facility into a playground. an inspector general's report found a personal rec room along with tvs, screens and refrigerators, as well as athletic equipment. it was all hidden from surveillance cameras using partitions and stacked boxes. the epa has now severed ties with apex logistics, the contractor that ran that facility. >>> a judge's ruling may help a 10-year-old pennsylvania girl to get a lung transplan the she desperately needs to save her life. children under 12 are not allowed on the adult transplant list. cnn's jason carroll has more. >> reporter: she's been on the children's donor list for 18 months. wednesday, her parents filed a lawsuit against the department of health and human services to get her included on the adult list. current policy prevents children under 12 from bei
administrative leave for allegedly taking $1,100 in free food and other items during a 2010 conference in anaheim. that conference cost taxpayers more than $4 million. >> more of your hard-earned tax dollars at work here. this is another good one. employees at an epa warehouse in orlando, maryland, turning their facility into a playground. an inspector general's report found a personal rec room along with tvs, screens and refrigerators, as well as athletic equipment. it was all hidden...
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irs excess detailed in this new inspector general report which zeros in on a 2010 irs conference in anaheim, california, which cost taxpayers a whopping $4 million. nearly 2,700 irs employees stayed at three hotels with no attempt to negotiate lower rates. why? the irs hired outside organizers with no incentive to bargain. because they got a 5% commission from the hotels. in fact, two event organizers got paid $66,500 by uncle same from this one conference. >> they didn't negotiate. they didn't bid it. this was 2,700 folks. they could have gotten a considerable reduction. instead what they said is, we'll pay full boat but we want some perks. >> those perks included 24 tickets to los angeles angels games. free drinks. and upgrades like this lavish presidential suite. an irs division head stayed here. the irs even made swag for its employees to take home like this tote bag with a special logo made just for the conference. this bag was made in china, by the way. so was this leather folio. they also got notebooks like this. even bottle openers. all of these gifts and trinkets added up to 64,000
irs excess detailed in this new inspector general report which zeros in on a 2010 irs conference in anaheim, california, which cost taxpayers a whopping $4 million. nearly 2,700 irs employees stayed at three hotels with no attempt to negotiate lower rates. why? the irs hired outside organizers with no incentive to bargain. because they got a 5% commission from the hotels. in fact, two event organizers got paid $66,500 by uncle same from this one conference. >> they didn't negotiate. they...